EPISODE · Mar 14, 2023 · 43 MIN
Luisa and Robert Long on how to make independent research more fun
from 80k After Hours · host The 80,000 Hours team
In this episode of 80k After Hours, Luisa Rodriguez and Robert Long have an honest conversation about the challenges of independent research.Links to learn more, highlights and full transcript.They cover:Assigning probabilities when you’re really uncertainStruggles around self-belief and imposter syndromeThe importance of sharing work even when it feels terribleBalancing impact and fun in a jobAnd some mistakes researchers often makeWho this episode is for:People pursuing independent researchPeople who struggle with self-beliefPeople who feel a pull towards pursuing a career they don’t actually wantWho this episode isn’t for:People convinced that their research is perfectAngus Hübelschmidt — the president and sole member of the Rob Wiblin Fan Club who refuses to listen to another Rob speakYou can find their longer conversation on why large language models like GPT (probably) aren't conscious over on the original 80,000 Hours Podcast feed.Get this episode by subscribing to our more experimental podcast on the world’s most pressing problems and how to solve them: type 80k After Hours into your podcasting app.Producer: Keiran HarrisAudio mastering: Ben Cordell and Milo McGuireTranscriptions: Katy Moore
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In this episode of 80k After Hours, Luisa Rodriguez and Robert Long have an honest conversation about the challenges of independent research.Links to learn more, highlights and full transcript.They cover:Assigning probabilities when you’re really uncertainStruggles around self-belief and imposter syndromeThe importance of sharing work even when it feels terribleBalancing impact and fun in a jobAnd some mistakes researchers often makeWho this episode is for:People pursuing independent researchPeople who struggle with self-beliefPeople who feel a pull towards pursuing a career they don’t actually wantWho this episode isn’t for:People convinced that their research is perfectAngus Hübelschmidt — the president and sole member of the Rob Wiblin Fan Club who refuses to listen to another Rob speakYou can find their longer conversation on why large language models like GPT (probably) aren't conscious over on the original 80,000 Hours Podcast feed.Get this episode by subscribing to our more experimental podcast on the world’s most pressing problems and how to solve them: type 80k After Hours into your podcasting app.Producer: Keiran HarrisAudio mastering: Ben Cordell and Milo McGuireTranscriptions: Katy Moore
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